Get Started with Research: Welcome

Welcome to the UC San Diego Library

New to The Library? Use this guide to get to know us and to get started on your research. Spend a little time exploring the tabs at the top and be sure to check out the tutorial videos and links sprinkled throughout this guide to become better acquainted with us, our services, and our resources.

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Off-campus Access

Get directions on how to use the Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access e-journals, databases and electronic reserve materials. These materials are restraicted so that only current UC San Diego faculty, staff and students can view them form off-campus.